Farrakhan Rails Against 'White Supremacy'

CNSNews.com ^ | August 18, 2002 | Michael L. Betsch

[H8DEMS]

Washington, D.C. (CNSNews.com) - Thousands of blacks rallied in Washington Saturday in support of reparations for past slavery, joining Nation of Islam Leader Minister Louis Farrakhan and shouting "They owe us!"

"We're not asking white people [for reparations]," said Farrakhan, who headlined the 'Millions for Reparations Mass Rally'. "We are demanding what is justly ours."

Farrakhan also urged enlisted military personnel to not fight for the U.S. should an armed strike against Iraq be initiated, and called for the ceding of land to black Americans.

The Nation of Islam minister told the predominantly black, pro-reparations crowd that "reparations is a proper theme around which all black America should and must unite."

Farrakhan believes the U.S. government should issue reparations to black Americans as compensation for past slavery in the United States, saying "our pocketbooks" need repair.

By his account, blacks need "payment for the destruction of our minds; the robbery of our language, our culture, our history, our religion, our God, our self-dignity, and our self-worth."

However, Farrakhan said, "We cannot accept a cash payment because a fool and his money will soon part." Instead, he advocated the transfer of "millions" of acres of land from the U.S. government to African Americans.

Farrakhan explained that blacks live in an America that is a "nation within a nation." The America that blacks inhabit, he said, does not enjoy "true freedom, justice and equality" from white America.

"As a nation within a nation, we need land as a basis of economic and political independence," Farrakhan said. "We cannot settle for some little jive token - we need millions of acres of land that black people can build and use for ourselves."

Farrakhan said his "just demand" for building a black nation on American soil would reward blacks for their service in the United States military.

He concluded his brief 15-minute speech urging blacks, Hispanics and "poor whites" enlisted in the military not to support or fight in any military attack that President Bush may unleash upon Iraq.

"I don't think we need to fight in the white man's army," Farrakhan said. "Our fight is in America against the recalcitrance of white supremacy, and we shall win this fight because it's a just struggle."

Socialist Agrees With Farrakhan on Reparations

"There should be restitution for the crimes of slavery," said John Coursey, a representative of Solidarity, a group that describes itself as a "revolutionary, socialist, democratic, feminist, anti-racist organization." He claimed that much of the inequalities that exist in American society today can be traced back to slavery.

Coursey acknowledges that slavery was outlawed in the U.S. more than a century ago, but laws and segregation continued to oppress blacks well into the 1970s and still do so today.

He believes corporations operating in America today should also pay reparations to blacks for the hardships of their ancestors decades and centuries ago.

"Specifically, I think the money should come from corporations that have built their power today from exploiting and oppressing black people," Coursey said. "Look at the people that have wealth who have actually exploited slavery and benefited from it."

Coursey said a reparations payout to blacks would act to balance America's "widely unequal" distribution of wealth.

Green Party Rep Compares Slavery to Holocaust

"If Germany could apologize for its crimes against gypsies and the Jews, why can't this country begin to do some apology and soul searching about what it's done to the American Indians and black people," asked David Barrows, a protestor representing the D.C. Statehood Green Party.

Slavery reparations are an official policy of the Green Party nationwide and the D.C. Statehood Green Party, Barrows said.

Barrows believes that compensating blacks is a great opportunity for the U.S. government to make a "clean break" from its oppressive past. "Reparations is a good start," he said.

"The country has to say, 'We committed crimes against humanity against a major part of our people, and we do not want to be a part of this exploitation,'" Barrows said.

[Billy_bob_bob]

Yes, but nowadays they have contact lenses that can change your eye color to bright pink, if that's what you want.

I'm really wondering if it is time for a generation of white kids to officially "de-racinate" themselves by adopting the race of another peoples? We have medications and skin dyes that can change your skin color to anything you want. Goodness knows there is NO advantage to being white nowadays. The government won't hire you, white people are ALWAYS the bad guys in the media, crimes against us aren't even reported like crimes against minorities are. You just get blamed for everything wrong in the world, and everybody hates you for the color of your skin.

Maybe the time has come for the white people to just officially give up their race, and adopt the race of a different peoples? Black, Asian, East Indian, American Indian, doesn't matter, just as long as you aren't white. Then you become a full citizen of the American empire, with full hiring privileges and everything, instead of just being a hated slave who is taxed at %50+ and blamed for everything wrong in the world.

I think I'm going to change to Hispanic. I already know a lot of Spanish, and there's blond haired people in Mexico. Yes, from now on just call me Senoir Billy_bob!

[blam]

"I think I'm going to change to Hispanic. I already know a lot of Spanish, and there's blond haired people in Mexico. Yes, from now on just call me Senoir Billy_bob!"

When the lines are drawn and the shooting starts, a name won't save you.

[Eustace]

It's not the first time spies have been used to disrupt societies and make gains for the elites. Even if they are too dumb to know they are being used.

But we can't sit back and wait.

We have become victims of the lazy people in this country , by being the silent majority.

We are becoming the not listened to , minority.

It's no easy task , but we must stand up with Christ and do what He taught. His enemies will crumble in Gods' Light.

The TRUTH is our most powerful weapon.

It will take generations to undo the damage that has been done. But once trust is built up between the races , there will be no stopping us.

Freedom is worth the price , and there will always be mans chains to bind us without Christ , our only King.

Peace

[valkyrieanne]

There's a whole continent for that: it's called "Africa." Last time I looked, Farrakhan could take his passport and get on a plane without anyone stopping him.

[cake_crumb]

"Maybe there IS something to support here after all! ;^)"

LOL...nah, won't be necessary. Farrakhan is such a narcissistic media hog that he can't HELP holding massive rallies with plenty of media attention....we can just pick them all off at the rallies.

[ASDFGHJK]

Ka--BOOM! That's a home run!

[cake_crumb]

"Unitarian religion, which teaches the inherent goodness of man, necessarily leads to statist, coercive civil government. Islam, also being a unitarian religion, is statist and coercive."

Very good points and true. Especially the part about Islam. That is why there can never be freedom in an Islamic state, because Muslims voluntarily give up their freedom to "better minds".

Black Americans must realize that Farrakhan is using race to further his own agenda. He is a Muslim extremist and he is the enemy of ALL OF US.

[cake_crumb]

"Thanks for the compliment, but I'm not that tough."

Modest, too. Whatever your race, just being able to fight the rabid anti-nuke crowd and remain a Republican during the '60's took not only courage, but conviction. We need more people like you.

[lotus]

Lousey F*&^ingHam = ISLAM

ISLAM wants to destroy America...enough said

[KevinDavis]

There is going to be another Civil war here in America pretty soon. It would make the first one looklike a picnic.

[avenir]

Farrakhan, suited in hand-tailored suits and chauffered around in fine limos, is a top-tier self-deceiver. As one FReeper mentioned, real news would be the announcement of his bowing the knee to Jesus Christ and renouncing his wicked ministry of fear. But as it stands he is just storing up wrath for himself on the Day of God's wrath. And that is very sad for him.

[Patriot_carcass]

"He concluded his brief 15-minute speech urging blacks, Hispanics and "poor whites" enlisted in the military not to support or fight in any military attack that President Bush may unleash upon Iraq."

Has it occured to Farrakhan that we have an "all volunteer" Armed Forces in the United States.? The races he urges to violate the Uniformed Code Of Military Justice are serving their country and making a better life for themselves. He is asking them to throw that away. He is not the voice of these people. A true leader sets the example to follow and looks out for the welfare of those he leads. The Servicemen and Women of the U. S. Armed Forces will follow the orders given by the President and those appointed over them. It is true that Blacks, as well as Hispanics and caucasions have faced hardships in the military when drafted into service during war. We study the history of those that served before us. I am sure Farrakhan has never met a Montford Point Marine, or a Tuskegee Airmen. They conquered the race barrier, and proved themselves in battle. They suffered, and died for this country, and to prove themselves. Those that serve this country before themselves are the true heros and leaders of the black community. You cannot just add the title reverend to lead.

[Notforprophet]

"I guess Ms. Majette is a qualified woman. She has a lot to offer and there's nothing wrong with aspiring to be more than you are," he said. "Judge Majette -- I couldn't come up here and say anything bad about her."

I'd say he just said something bad about her right there. What a pig and a thug.

[Eustace]

Yeah , a lot of people say religion is the cause of wars.

I simply ask them "Who did Christ ever ask us to kill in His name ?"

Greed is the reason for wars. The oil in the Caspian Sea is the reason America trained and armed the Pakistan terrorists we are now using as an excuse to invade Afghanistan and IMPOSE a new leader on them ( That used to work for Unocal )and evidently the Vice President of Afghanistan didn't want to play ball). The same as America duped Saddam into attacking Kuwait after arming and training him. And still being allies as Saddam gassed his own people.

I believe New York is just a sample of how far our elites are willing to go to achieve their goal of world rule.

I would love to march with American's of all colors and put the fear of God in our crooked politicians. And I don't mean applying for a permit and voicing my opinion in front of the Lincoln Memorial again.

So many things appear to be unrelated , when they are all part of the play.

We need to get control of our Churches and schools again , but most importantly "We" need to put God back above man and hold our politicians to Gods' Laws , NO EXCUSES........

I believe in my heart that we can turn this around , if we simply Stand Up with Christ. If another 30% of American's would just open their eyes , there would be a whirlwind of change.

I'm tired of going through the motions with little hope of retirement , life seems meaningless. I would love to be able to put out an open hand to strangers greeting them as neighbors.

Even if it takes generations , there is at least Hope for a future.

Peace

[mhking]

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[Tennessee_Bob]

, he advocated the transfer of "millions" of acres of land from the U.S. government to African Americans.

Wonder how many acres there are at the bottom of Lake Mead and the Great Lakes? Louis could go there and start a farm. Then again, how many acres at the Mercury test site? That would be a good place for him to go.

Sedan Crater - future home of the Louis Farrahkan Memorial Swimming Pool.

[boris]

"However, Farrakhan said, "We cannot accept a cash payment because a fool and his money will soon part." Instead, he advocated the transfer of "millions" of acres of land from the U.S. government to African Americans."

A fool and his money. How droll.

I'd suggest millions of acres in the Dakota badlands, or maybe a nice big hunk of Antarctica. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress; maybe some of that acreage too.

--Boris

[boris]

"Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both."

[PistolPaknMama]

I would also suggest that you read Booker T. Washington's book as well "Up From Slavery." A poignant book written by a reamarkable man determined to make something of himself through his own will and character. Faraskum is blubbering, racist fool by any comparison.